Why is "I didn't know it was wrong" not a suitable defense?
Ignorance is not an excuse to break the law!
Criminal trial: When an attorney recaps the trial at the end and asks the jury to rule in their favor.
Closing statement
Name the crime described: Mario and Luigi make a plan to break into Mrs. Skinner's house to steal her car Saturday.
Conspiracy
Criminal trial: When an attorney calls the witness to the robbery to the stand and asks them questions.
Direct examination
Being charged for a crime that you did not commit but because of your role (parent, employer, etc.) is referred to as ____ liability.
Vicarious
Name the crime described: Leon walks past an elderly lady at Walmart and pickpockets her wallet from her purse.
Larceny
Name the crime described: Mr. Smith offers $5000 to Mrs. Skinner if she will give his daughter FBLA President position.
Bribery
If you were drugged and crashed your car into a house, can you use "intoxication" as an excuse for intent?
Yes - you did not deliberately give up capacity and did not have intent
Criminal Trial: This part of a trial happens after you enter a plea to determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial.
Preliminary hearing
If you claim you were defending yourself as a reason to justify a criminal act, what TYPE of defense is this?
Substantive
Name the crime described: Lori sneaks into the Harps store after hours and takes all the Little Debbie cakes.
Burglary
If you forgot to return someone's shoes, can you be charged with stealing/larceny?
No - not if it was not done intentionally (no intent)
If you were arrested and charged with felony stealing but your attorney convinces the judge to let you plead guilty to a misdemeanor instead, what happened?
Plea bargain
How does this case header show it is a criminal case? -- ST V MARTY MCFLY
State (represents the people)
Criminal trial: When the attorney stands up at the beginning and gives a speech about what he is going to prove.
Opening Statement
If you got drunk and crashed your car into a house, can you use "intoxication" as an excuse for intent?
No - you were willingly intoxicated
Name the crime: The school secretary starts putting cash money for lunches in her purse to use for her personal use. (not larceny!)
Embezzlement
Criminal trial: What is the part where you plead guilty or not guilty called?
Arraignment
Name the crime described: Karla buys an Apple Watch from a known "bad kid" for $10, brand new in the box.
Receiving stolen property
Criminal trial: What are pictures of footprints or a threatening letter that are used to court for a case called?
Evidence
If you claim the police assaulted you and forced you to admit to a crime, what TYPE of defense is this?
Procedural
Name the crime described: Kevin says he is collecting money for the March of Dimes, but it's really not.
False pretenses
Criminal Trial: This is where the attorneys ask potential jurors questions to decide who to dismiss from the jury for trial.
voir dire
Name the crime described: Lori sneaks into the Harps store after hours, runs into a manager, threatens him with a bat, and takes all the Little Debbie cakes.
Robbery
Name the crime described: A hacker threatens Mercy Hospital and shuts down systems unless they pay a ransom.
Extortion
Name the crime described: Colton signs Mrs. Kramer's name to a legal document without her permission.
Forgery
Criminal trial: While waiting to go to trial, you may be able to stay home if you pay this:
Bail money
Name the crime described: Emma burns down the school after getting a bad grade.
Arson
What are the types of crimes that involved money and not violence often referred to as?
White collar crimes
Criminal trial: When an attorney questions the witness that the other side called to the stand to ask clarifying questions.
Cross examination
Name the three elements of a crime
Duty, Violation of Duty, Criminal Intent
Criminal trial: What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial for a guilty verdict?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Why can a 5 year old not be charged with a crime?
Cannot have intent - do not have capacity at that age
Think: At the end of the trial, 9 of the 10 jurors believe Randy is guilty. What is the result?
Hung jury (mistrial)
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